I ordered the Fusion Battle Mistress as well. All of the new line was just gorgeous but that Battle Mistress just jumped out at you. You are able to get it in black or tan and choice of handle material. I ordered mine tan with the tan & black micarta (seen on the steel heart). I didn't measure the knife but it appears 1/4" thick, slightly longer than the E and slightly wider! VERY IMPRESSIVE KNIFE!!! The only disappointment I had at Blade was NOT BEING ABLE TO LEAVE WITH A NEW BUSSE! Also, the little FAT Pork Belly Active Duty was VERY SWEET!!! What a HUNK of INFI!!! Some lucky Bastid guessed the correct price and is going home with it tomorrow!!! I'm back home in Kentucky now, after two days at the Blade Show and I enjoyed it tremendously. I did pick up my Mammoth Handled 8" Pure Bred Fighter from Kenny Rowe who dressed it up very nicely, with the most perfect fitting beautiful sheath that he has made for me to date! Everyone at the Busse Table seemed to like the knife, as well. I will post photos later, off to sleep after the long drive.